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Answer #2: An important factor to consider when designing a green structure are the materials that will be used for the construction of the structure.
The whole idea of being green does not mean just saving energy when the building is complete, it also means that energy has to be saved when the structure is being built.
1). By using materials that are on site there is no need for gasoline to be wasted on transportation of materials to the site of the construction. For example, a new and great idea is building with the dirt that is found on the site, this will reduce the energy and time lost because all the essential building materials will be at the builder's disposal.
2). Building with materials that are "cut to the job" can help save money and materials that may not be able to be used other places. One example of this is if you have a piece of wood that is 6"x 60" but the only available pieces of wood are 6"x 75". This would mean that out of every piece of wood 15" is being lost and being thrown away because it was not cut specifically for the job.
3). Using green materials can also help with money and savings over time. For example, a "green" type of insulation may be cheaper as well as more efficient at its job than regular insulation.
That is why materials are a significant factor when designing a green structure.
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